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05/24/2026

PODCAST: Get the 411 on ADOT’s 511 app and other Traveler Information options

If you’re not familiar with what AZ511 is and how it really can help with your driving experience here in Arizona, head out On the Road with ADOT to learn more.

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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive focused.

05/22/2026

Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. But, before...

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Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo

05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.

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Where in AZ??

If you know, "Where in AZ??" we took this photo, join our Facebook challenge!

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Semi-trailer message warns motorists to avoid trucks' blind spots.

07/28/2017

Spanish Blog: Manténgase fuera de las ÁREAS CIEGAS (No-Zone en inglés)

For our Spanish-speaking audience, today's blog covers how to safely drive near semitrailers and other large trucks.

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07/27/2017

New record set at the MVD and it will benefit Arizonans

A new record was set at the MVD last month and it's all for a good cause.

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07/26/2017

Mohawk: Not your parents’ rest area any more

Just like a home needs occasional renovating, so do highway rest areas.

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Rendering of a section of I-10 dust detection and warning system

07/25/2017

Smart phones. Smart cars. Coming soon: Smart freeways

You have a smartphone, may want a smart car and will soon be introduced to smart highways.

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07/24/2017

Stay out of the No-Zone

To keep yourself and others safe, you need to drive differently when you're near semi-trucks.

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07/23/2017

Where in AZ??

Can you guess "Where in AZ??" we snapped this photo? Post your guess on our Facebook page!

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07/21/2017

Two projects now rejuvenating weather-damaged I-40 stretches west of Flagstaff

After getting beat up by years of freezes, thaws and heavy weather, Interstate 40 west of Flagstaff is getting a much-needed upgrade in the form of two projects.

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